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A Tribute to Madison Dads on Father's Day

Date: 06 16 1953
Description: A photographic tribute to Madison dads on Father's Day includes a photograph of Dr. Cyrus Reznichek, a physician, and his three children, Dick Reznichek, B...
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Madison Police Boat

Date: 04 02 1954
Description: Sergeant Norman Ehle and Lt. Herman Thomas are crouching beneath a motor boat resting on a wood beam cradle at a boatyard. "The new 220-horsepower cruiser ...
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University of WIsconsin vs. Harvard Crew Race

Date: 05 22 1954
Description: Two nine-men rowing crews racing on Lake Mendota as motor boats full of spectators are looking on. It was the Harvard crew's first visit to Madison and the...
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Mendota Yacht Club Moonlight Regatta

Date: 07 08 1952
Description: Phil Sawin, Frederich Rikkers, and Jim Schneiders, left to right, relaxing in a power boat during the Mendota Yacht Club moonlight regatta and picnic suppe...
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Sail Boat Rescue on Lake Mendota

Date: 06 13 1954
Description: Robert Risser, Jr., of 3806 Hammersley Road, on duty watching for boaters in distress on Lake Mendota from the U.W. Lifesaving Services lookout. He is usin...
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Sail Boat Rescue on Lake Mendota

Date: 06 13 1954
Description: View across water towards the U.W. Lifesaving Services rescue boat, "Isabel III," with Captain Harvey Black at the helm speeding to assist a distressed boa...
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Sail Boat Rescue on Lake Mendota

Date: 06 13 1954
Description: Captain Harvey Black, in aviator sunglasses at the helm, skippers the rescue boat, "Isabel III," speeding towards a stranded sail boater on Lake Mendota. T...

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